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overheating while setting in traffic 200 1987

posted by  sstef on  Mon Apr 25 12:57 CST 2005
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I think it's the charging system.

The temp gauge is just an idiot light; doesn't show anything except large changes in temperature. We'd all like it to be an accurate gauge, but it's not. It shows cold, okay and too hot. Everything else is voltage drops, sorry.

If you are seeing fluctuations it is from the voltage drops if accessories are on or if the alternator isn't fully charging up the battery. Happened to me.

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